On a bright note I managed to make it outside yesterday and even combed my hair. Sticking to my apparel conviction of soft, cozy clothes in warm colors I threw on a slip dress. layered a cashmere thermal over top and finished with a military jacket. I'll never forget buying this jacket at J.Crew in Santa Monica. The sales guy tried pretty hard to talk me out of it: it's too big, he said, you're drowwwwning in it. This was a few years ago before military really made a significant comeback, and I wasn't listening to anything he had to say. Dude, you're wearing tighter pants than I ever have. Issues. Anyway it's one of those purchases I've never regretted and has saved me from multiple 'I don't have anything to wear' moments, making it worth its weight in gold.
Confession: I've added a few more lounge pieces to my closet as of late (ahem slip dress) and have been wearing them layered in the outdoors. Yep you read it here first: I'm cavorting about in things that are technically pj's. No one is any the wiser and I get more than a few compliments. The way I see it as long as I'm not going to the store in footie pajamas I think we'll all survive.
~Outfit: J.Crew-Military Jacket, James Perse-Cotton/Cashmere Thermal,
Slip Dress-Pure & Good, Loeffler Randall-Boots, Anthropologie-Sunglasses~
Ring: Melinda Maria
Necklace: PANYC
Like that last one? Imagine someone doing the basketball shuffle all around you while you're trying to walk. That's the Chef! He totally gets into the picture thing: lays on the ground, runs around behind trees, cars, garbage cans--you name it, and then when it's all over starts a super crazy shuffle for one last one. It's freaking hysterical!!
PS-is anyone else watching Chelsea Settles on MTV? So good! Maybe you can catch up this weekend while you're hanging off the couch. There I go projecting again.
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I think I have a jacket similar to that somewhere. Someday when the pain isn't making me want to rip my eye out, maybe I'll feel like finding it.
And on that TMI note, I'm off to count the hours until I can take more Tylenol.
stick with your guns!!!! IT looks great, way to fight off the JCrew guy :) I love the area you're in, looks super pretty. And the combed hair looks great.
Those boots are so beautiful - Adore the richness of colour and I love the story behind this post, too;-)
This look is so comfortable and effortless... I think the military jacket is perfect with it and I am glad that you got it!
your chef is unbaleev! i can't get manu to take one non-blurry photo of me let alone do the shuffle! haha! marissa @ the boot
thank goodness you didn't listen to that sales guy, because that jacket is GORGEOUS. I LOVE that it's slightly oversized, it's totally trendy now haha.
Belly B :)
LOVE this outfit!!! And yes, this is FAR from going out in footy pajamas, I never would have guessed that was a lounge dress :D :D
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This outfit is layering perfection and I bet that cashmere top is so soft!!
I can only imagine how much wear you are getting out of that jacket. I bought a similar one from F21, lost it on a cruise and proceeded to buy it again because it was the perfect new thing for my closet.
That jacket looks great - clearly the J Crew dude was way off. And the slip is genius. Genius.
xoxo ~ Courtney
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Hahahaha...I think you look great in the coat....and I really cant stand when salespeople give me "the jive"...its my money, end of story brother!!
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Lady you aren't even close to drowning in that jacket i loooove it! perhaps i'll go wrap myself up in some soft jammy layers for a day of meetings and see how that goes
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I really need more bracelets so I can layer them up. I love the look and you do it so well. Xo
Yes, you wear what you want! Love this outfit. Well done.
The outfit is great. Boots rock. And the chef sounds like fun. I'd love to see a pic of him.
I recognize that thermal! When I worked at James Perse that was our #1 seller to all the department stores from fall. Oh, I miss that job...great piece though. I snagged one too before I left
I love that you're wearing lounge clothes out in public. I do that too these days but mine don't look stylish at all. Oh well. I love the slip dress though, it looks great on you. And the military jacket was such a score!
xo
Val
I love this look! The jacket is great.
why would he try and talk you out of a sale?! dumb. plus, that coat is awesome.
I guess it's pretty good that a sales associate would actually try to talk you out of a purchase, I've always been of the believe they will tell you you look good in anything. haha.
I like your layers here, and the slip totally passes as outerwear.
PJs are fashionable...I love it. As usual...you are ahead of the curve. Weird.
I have a similar jacket from free people that I LOVE !! Such a great casual piece to throw on. Love how you styled the look :)
xxLily
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Love this look. Amazing boots!
I love how dedicated the chef is to getting a good outfit shot. Such a good man!
You can pull off any look Carrie! Ah wish I could do that. On another note, I love how enthusiastic Chef the photog is :)
Wear it girl, looks amaze! Too sad I couldn't dream of wearing something like that for 7 months! Its 35 here today!
Love the casual look! James Perse clothing is awesome and so comfy. I has several of his shirts and sweaters and I wear them like crazy! Hope you're well!
You look great, I loooooove your boots, and you are so not drowning in that jacket!
OMG Hysterical!! I can just see C playing photographer! How cute! LOL
You were very smart to ignore that ridiculous sales person. This coat is fab. Never trust a man in tight pants.(never trust a man period! HA)
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My roommates and I love Chelsea Settles! Will definitely be spending some couch time this weekend catching reruns.
Bisous,
Rachel
Cashmere thermal were the only two words I needed before I drifted off into happy reverie. The phone interrupted.
I've never met a salesperson who tried to keep me from buying something, lol! Especially not that jacket, I love it on you!
-Ashley
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Cute! I can't tell it's PJs.
Just the slip dress beneath. It's wonderful!
That James Perse thermal. Dying.
xo Josie
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HAHAHAHA.. that's totally me when I'm photographing things, ask anyone. I'm gonna laugh about this for a while now.
Love the jacket- you made a great call on that one. And if I find any great slips, I'm gonna totally wear them out too, you look fantastic!
xx Kara
Sprinkles in Springs
Looking fabulous. Those boots are divine....love the jacket too.
you make pj's look good girl!! I have a military jacket that I got at old navy probably 8 years ago and it has never let me down! And perhaps the salesman's pants were cutting the circulation to his brain among other things...looks brilliant! xo
I love the thermal layered over the slipdress!! I can't tell you how much I love this outfit! And thank goodness you didn't listen to that guy bc that jacket is awesome!
You simply look fabulous! I really love the color combination and you have convinced me that I need that jacket too :)
You seriously make me laugh. Would have loved to witness the interaction with J.Crew guy :) Look at you going against the grain and rocking it like no other! Even crazier, I am working on sourcing footed pj's right this instant, kid's size, but still...
TGIF - happy weekend C!
Lovely! I would never know that your dress is actually loungewear. Those boots are fabulous!
I like that jacket, it suits yoU! That J Crew guy was crazy to suggest you not buy it! Good move ignoring his advice!
LOVE LOVE this C!!!! Perfect, and copying for sure.
This is such a great idea and I love the layered look! I will now look at slip dresses in a new light. I might try this!
Aw man you look fan freaking tastic.
give me those boots. kthanksbye.
One of the things I missed most about my computer dying...you and your blog. Love this outfit, wished I always felt as comfortable as you look!
Wear what you want! You look great, and I love the military jacket.
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